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The Basics, Starting Out
What should I expect from my rifle?
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<blockquote data-quote="Mysticplayer" data-source="post: 56076" data-attributes="member: 8947"><p>My rule for my LR rifles is the ability to hit a milk jug size target on demand. That defines the max. range due to accuracy and/or weather conditions. Bullet energy for the most part follows the ability to hit the target - use some common sense here.</p><p></p><p>Your rifle could very well have all you need for LR hunting. Test at LR and watch for vertical stringing. If you have more then MOA vertical spread, you should consider the powder/primer you are using. Ball powders are usually not good in this dept. Extruded like Hodgdon Extreme usually work very well.</p><p></p><p>If groups at 200 to 300yds, look nice and rd, your bullet will stay stable until it hits the dirt way out there or until it goes sub sonic - another story.</p><p></p><p>Make up a drop table using a reliable rangefinder and start practising.</p><p></p><p>You may also want to consider the 162gr SST. A very accurate bullet, good bullet weight/construction, and very high BC. The amax is another very good choice but should not be used if impact vel exceed 2800fps.</p><p></p><p>Jerry</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mysticplayer, post: 56076, member: 8947"] My rule for my LR rifles is the ability to hit a milk jug size target on demand. That defines the max. range due to accuracy and/or weather conditions. Bullet energy for the most part follows the ability to hit the target - use some common sense here. Your rifle could very well have all you need for LR hunting. Test at LR and watch for vertical stringing. If you have more then MOA vertical spread, you should consider the powder/primer you are using. Ball powders are usually not good in this dept. Extruded like Hodgdon Extreme usually work very well. If groups at 200 to 300yds, look nice and rd, your bullet will stay stable until it hits the dirt way out there or until it goes sub sonic - another story. Make up a drop table using a reliable rangefinder and start practising. You may also want to consider the 162gr SST. A very accurate bullet, good bullet weight/construction, and very high BC. The amax is another very good choice but should not be used if impact vel exceed 2800fps. Jerry [/QUOTE]
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